Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 777d7383-5773-4ecd-9986-70f1c979ca45 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and experienced Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher and wider Trust to lead the school in the next exciting phase of its development and make a real impact.
Walker Riverside Academy needs an experienced senior leader with a broad and positive experience of leadership in a secondary school environment and experience of whole school pastoral leadership.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
Further details about the role
As Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) you will be the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and daily management of student behaviour and attendance, with strategic oversight also of inclusion, SEND, and safeguarding. You will line manage a team of 3 Assistant Headteachers dedicated to attendance, inclusion and SEND. You will also line manage an extensive team of pastoral staff. With the support of the substantial resource the successful candidate will be highly visible within the academy and set the benchmark for pastoral standards.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and experienced Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher and wider Trust to lead the school in the next exciting phase of its development and make a real impact.
Walker Riverside Academy needs an experienced senior leader with a broad and positive experience of leadership in a secondary school environment and experience of whole school pastoral leadership.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
Further details about the role
As Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) you will be the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and daily management of student behaviour and attendance, with strategic oversight also of inclusion, SEND, and safeguarding. You will line manage a team of 3 Assistant Headteachers dedicated to attendance, inclusion and SEND. You will also line manage an extensive team of pastoral staff. With the support of the substantial resource the successful candidate will be highly visible within the academy and set the benchmark for pastoral standards.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.